Sweet & Tangy Sloppy Joe Bowls

Name: Sweet & Tangy Sloppy Joe Bowls
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 28 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (medium, diced); 1 green bell pepper (diced); 2 clove garlic (minced); 1 pound plant-based ground; 0.5 cup vegetable broth; 15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained); 8 ounce tomato sauce; 2 tablespoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder; 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 0.5 teaspoon salt; 5 package pre-cooked brown rice; 10 ounce shredded cabbage and carrot mix; 0.25 cup light mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon sugar

Hearty and quick plant-based sloppy joe mix served over fluffy brown rice, complemented by a crisp, vibrant coleslaw for a balanced and flavorful meal.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 18 min
Total: 28 min
Servings: 5
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $6.89/serving

Dietary

Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Pescatarian
High-Protein
High-Fiber

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion (medium, diced)
1 green bell pepper (diced)
2 clove garlic (minced)
1 pound plant-based ground
0.5 cup vegetable broth
15 ounce black beans (rinsed and drained)
8 ounce tomato sauce
2 tablespoon tomato paste
3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar (packed)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
0.5 teaspoon salt
5 package pre-cooked brown rice
10 ounce shredded cabbage and carrot mix
0.25 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the yellow onion and green bell pepper and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
Add the plant-based ground to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned.
Stir in the vegetable broth, black beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
While the sloppy joe mix simmers, prepare the quick coleslaw: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded cabbage and carrot mix, light mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and sugar. Stir well to combine.
Heat the pre-cooked brown rice pouches according to package directions.
To serve, divide the cooked brown rice among 5 bowls. Top with the warm sloppy joe mix and a generous portion of coleslaw. Serve immediately.

Notes

Leftovers of the sloppy joe mix and brown rice can be stored together in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Store the coleslaw separately and add fresh when reheating. This recipe is designed for quick microwaveable brown rice pouches; if cooking brown rice from scratch, factor in additional cooking time.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 420
Protein: 28.5 g
Carbohydrates: 58.7 g
Fat: 11.2 g
Fiber: 15.5 g
Sodium: 750 mg
Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
Sugar: 12.1 g
Cholesterol: 5 mg